Not licensed to install OEM? Read on..

Good letter and well put. Will be interesting to hear their response.

Just to clarify one point though. The chap who raised the point in the article couldn't register the product. Why do you think this was in this case?
 
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Am i right in saying PC Zone is a game orientated magazine, if so then the lack of reserch *isnt something new. Computer Active is a decent read but its very obvious that the writers have little knowledge of PC performance hardware.
Im looking forward to PC Zones reply (if any).
 
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4 year bump. :o
Just wondering if you ever had a reply to this Burnsy?

I am trying to research what the hell a "licenced refurbisher program" is as per my current thread in software when this thread popped up in search.
 
I recently repaired a PC running Win 7 OEM whose motherboard was on its way out. Popped a new board in and to save potential driver issues, I reformatted the hard disk and ran a fresh install. Lo and behold, the licence key on the OEM COA sticker activated again fine. I know that a new mobo is essentially a new PC, although I was told a few moons ago that the hard disk counts as the most number of 'points' against your OEM license. Not sure if it's true.
 
Seriously, people need to drop this OEM malarky.

I have installed/re-installed/moved 100s of OEM licences and never, not once, not been able to activate it online or via telephone. I have never spoken to or met anyone else who has had issues with OEM licences either.
 
I could also leave my car parked on double yellow lines for a couple of hours when there aren't any police/traffic wardens around, and never get into trouble for it.
 
Fuzz said:
4 year bump. :o
Just wondering if you ever had a reply to this Burnsy?

I am trying to research what the hell a "licenced refurbisher program" is as per my current thread in software when this thread popped up in search.
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I never did get a reply. Link to other thread?
 
Out of interest and sorry if slightly OT, but what happens if you build a system, install OEM Windows and three months later the mobo decides to fry itself, requiring a replacement?

Reason for asking, is a few months ago I borked an upgrade attempt on my PC but went ahead and installed the purchased OEM version of Win7 on the old hardware. I'm now feeling brave enough to attempt it again, but I don't want the expense of another Windows purchase in less than 8 months. Will the OEM process throw a wobbly on a new mobo/CPU and memory chips?
 
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